Atmospheric River in the West; Strong Winds in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river will continue moderate to heavy rainfall with possible flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. today into Thursday. Additional impacts are likely into Friday with a cold front. A fast-moving storm system will cross the Northeast U.S. today into Thursday with gusty to high winds and areas of rain and high elevation snow showers. Read More >

Current conditions at

Missoula, Missoula International Airport (KMSO)

Lat: 46.92083°NLon: 114.0925°WElev: 3199.0ft.

Rain

45°F

7°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed SE 5 MPH
Barometer 29.82 in (1009.82 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 05 Nov 05:30 PM MST
Extended Forecast for

9 Miles WSW Missoula/Bell Field MT

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 46 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain and snow.  Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 34 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Snow likely, mainly before 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    High: 39 °F

    Snow Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain and snow, mainly after 11pm.  Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

    Low: 33 °F

    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am.  High near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.

    High: 35 °F

    Rain/Snow
    then Snow
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

    Low: 26 °F

    Chance Snow

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.

    High: 36 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 42.

    High: 42 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 46. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Rain and snow. Snow level 7200 feet lowering to 5900 feet after midnight . Low around 34. West southwest wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Snow likely, mainly before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 39. West wind 14 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday Night
Rain and snow, mainly after 11pm. Snow level 5800 feet. Low around 33. South southwest wind 9 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Friday
Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 8am. High near 35. Breezy, with a west wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 48.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Veterans Day
A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
9 Miles WSW Missoula/Bell Field MT
 46.87°N 114.27°W (Elev. 5682 ft)
1:01 pm MST Nov 5, 2025
5pm MST Nov 5, 2025-6pm MST Nov 12, 2025
 
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